New York Yankees star Juan Soto got his spring training off to a roaring start.
On Sunday, in front of hordes of fans at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Soto stepped up to the plate and slammed a three-run homer in the fourth inning.
Soto to the Scoreboard 🚀 pic.twitter.com/bzXOotxBik
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) February 25, 2024
According to Statcast, Soto’s home run traveled an estimated 428 feet before bouncing off the scoreboard, which would have made it a home run in every MLB ballpark.
Fans couldn’t believe their eyes. Yankees fans, in particular, were naturally ecstatic—and perhaps a little presumptuous.
We are so back pic.twitter.com/W07acUJycC
— Nick Lombardi 💻✍ (@NickLombardiSK) February 25, 2024
Extend him rn
— Joey (@DJLeMVP) February 25, 2024
Already blasting them out 🥳🥳
— Tesla Model Ðoge (@TeslaModelDoge) February 25, 2024
Hal better be on the way to bank at 9am tmw
— Yankee Mandela (@YankeeMandela) February 25, 2024
Sign him to a lifetime contract, pal.
— Sonny Crockett (@SonnyCrockett92) February 25, 2024
THE REST OF BASEBALL IS TERRIFIED.
— Patrick Hennessy (@UnhingedPatrick) February 25, 2024
It’s over. Yankees World Series champs.
— Sudsy Monchik (@SudsyM) February 25, 2024
Juan Soto as a Yankee just feels... right
— Drew (@EnzDrew) February 25, 2024
The 25-year-old Soto, acquired by the Yankees in a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres in December, has slashed .284/.421/.524 with a .946 OPS through six seasons.
Soto and the Yankees will start their regular season against the Houston Astros on March 28.
